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In one hand he held his book, in the other he had his pipe, which he usedprincipally to gesture with in the most dramatic passages. for wisdom and cogency, and a Themistocles for the democracy of his views and the popularity of his person. I dare say he realized myunfitness for the work, and the far greater appropriateness of conferringthe honor on General Grant, for in the end he gave him the assignment, tomy immeasurable relief. Arnold proceeded to Hartford to lecture, and one night Howells andClemens went to meet him at a reception.

All I got out of it was an article on Monaco & Monte Carlo--matters not connected with the subject at all. I should have mentioned earlier, perhaps, that at this time he had begunto wear white clothing regularly, regardless of the weather and season. Clemens writes: September 1. In closing his introductory speech PresidentFrank Lawrence said, We hail him as one who has borne great burdens withma